Coin runway



Feb. 18, 1930. E, J, BRANDT 1,747,752

COIN RUNWAY Filed Jan. 28, 1929 Patented F eb. 18, 1930 EDWARD J. BRANDT, F WATERTOWN, WISCONSTNASSIGNOR TO BRANDT AUTOMATC y CASI-HER CO., OF WATERTOVN, WISCONSIN l COIN RUNWAY Application filed January 28,1929. Serial No. 335,672.

This invention pertains to coin runways, and more particularly designed for use in various types of coin delivery machines.

The invention has primarily for its object to provide a coin runway with means for cushioning coins, as they travel down the same, to reduce noise to a minimum, and at the same time avoid interference with the free travel of the coins in the runway.

l/Vith the above and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts substantially as hereinafter described and e more particularly defined by the appended claims, it being understood that such changes in the precise embodiment of the herein disclosed invention may be made as come within the scope of the claims` In the accompanying drawings is illustrated one complete example of the physical embodiment of the present invention constructed according to the best mode so far devised for the practical application of the principles thereof. y

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a longitudinal section through a coin runway, constructed in accordance with the present invention and attached to a conventional type of coin delivery machine.

Figure 2 is a transverse section through the coin receiving cup, taken on the line 2-2 of Figure 1, and

Figure 3 is a transverse section through the trough of the runway, taken on the line 3-3 of Figure 1.

While the present invention is designated as an improvement in coin runways, and is illustrated and described in connection with a particular type of runway, commonly employed in connection with coin delivery machines, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited specifically to any particular structure, but in referring to a runway, such reference is meant to include any type of chute or coin receiving cup into which coins are delivered from a machine.

Referring now more particularly to the accompanying drawing, the numeral 1 designates the casing of aconventional type of coin delivery machine, on which is mounted a coin tray 2 provided with coin channels 3 for the reception of stacks of coins of different denominations to be delivered by 'the machine. Carried by the casing is a chute 4 comprising a metal inclined plate for receiving the coins from the coin tray 2 and delivering the same through an opening 5 formed in one side of the machine.

Connected to the side of the machine adjacent the opening 5 is a bracket 6 which, in turn, carries an adjustable trough '7. The outer end of the trough 7 has adjustably secured thereto a coinreceiving cup 8;

The structure thus far described forms no part of the present invention, other than in the combination as hereafter claimed, and is fully illustrated and described in my copending application filed April 9, 1926, Serial No. 100,903.

The present invention, which aims to reduce the noise resulting as the coins travel down the runway, contemplates the provision of a suitable padding for portions of the runway which come in contact with the coins. This lining or padding, in order to produce the desired results, must serve to cushion the coins and at the same time permit them to slide freely in the runway, to prevent piling up prior to delivery at the proper point.

The foregoing'is accomplished by the provision of a lining `comprising a bottom layer of any suitable soft fabric 9, such as felt, wool, hair, or similar material. The fabric may be either woven or unwoven, the essential characteristic being the required softness necessary to properly cushion the coins.

In order to provide for the free travel of the coins, a smooth surface must be provided over the soft padding, and for ythis purpose it is preferred to use Celluloid or similar nonmetallic composition 10, which has a smooth hard surface and is suciently pliable to enable the same to be shaped to the contour of the portions of the runway to be lined.

vWhile the lining may be secured to the runway in any suitable manner, it is preferred to use screws 11, or the layers of the lining may be secured between the bottom of the 2f y v 1,747,752

runway and the sides in the manner illustrated in connection with the trough 7.

From the foregoing, it will be apparent that a simple, inexepensive, and efficient padding has been provided for coin runways, which will effectively reduce the noise and clatter of the coins as they are delivered into and travel down the same, and which in no way interferes with the free travel of the coins or the removal of the coins from the receiving cup.

It will also be appreciated that the character of the materials employed, permits the same to be readily secured to the irregular contours of the runway in such a manner as to avoid any obstructions of the coins.

Furthermore, while the invention is shown and described as comprising separate and distinct layers of material, it is contemplated that the soft bottomfabric ma7 be coated with a composition forming the desired smooth surface.

I claim:

l. In a coin runway, a lining consisting of a bottom layer of soft fabric covered by a top layer of'smooth non-metallic composition material.

2. In a coin runway, a lining consisting of a bottom of felt covered by an upper layer of smooth non-metallic composition material.

3. In a coin runway, a lining consisting of a bottom layer of unwoven fabric covered by a layer of smooth non-metallic composition material.

4. In a coin runway, a lining consisting of a bottom layer of soft fabric covered by a layer of smooth pliable non-metallic composition material.

5. In a coin runway, a lining consisting of a bottom layer of soft fabric covered by a layer of Celluloid.

6. In a coin runway, a lining shaped to the contour of the runway and consisting of a soft fabric provided with a surface of smooth non-metallic composition. Y

7. In a coin runway, a lining shaped to the contour ofthe runway and consisting of a soft fabric provided with a surface of smooth non-metallic composition, and means for attaching the lining to said runway.

8. In a metallic coin runway, a lining shaped to fit the contour of the runway and consisting of soft vfabric adjacent the runway and a top surface of smooth non-metallic composition material, and means for Lattaching the lining to the runway.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand at Watertown, in the county of Jefferson and-State of VVisconsin.

EDWARD J. BRANDT. 

